NICHIAS was founded in 1896 as a pioneer in the field of thermal insulation materials. The Company quickly established itself as a leader in the sector by developing outstanding product technology and engineering capabilities. Over more than a century, NICHIAS has continually risen to the challenge of developing new products and innovations. The Company will remain firmly fixed on this path of progress in the 21st century.

1890

1896

Founded in Osaka

1900

1909

Moved Head Office to Tokyo

1923

TOMBO brand registered

1931

Produced Japan's first joint sheet gasket

1937

Moved Osaka Factory to the newly constructed Ohji Factory

1938

Became first company in Japan to manufacture rock wool products

1939

Moved Tokyo Factory to the newly constructed Tsurumi Factory

1950

1951

Developed prototype of fluoropolymer products

1952

Commenced manufacture of spiral wound gaskets
NICHIAS stock approved for trading on the OTC Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

1956

Established the Research Laboratory in Tsurumi in commemoration of 60th anniversary

Formulated ""TATSU-TAMOTSU"technologies for a brighter future" as new corporate slogan
Established new No.1 building at Ohji Factory
Established the No. 5 Development Research Building and Innovation Gallery at Hamamatsu Research Laboratory
Expanded third rock wool product line at PT.NICHIAS ROCKWOOL INDONESIA
Established the third METAKOTE manufacturing line at NICHIAS FGS SDN. BHD.